Round Wall Studio

This project is a gut renovation of an apartment in a previously dilapidated Italian Palazzo, transforming it into a modern, loft-like studio. The design addressed various structural issues, introduced updated plumbing and electrical systems, and reconfigured the layout while preserving the grandeur of the original room. By employing two partial-height walls—one round and one rectangular—the architecture strategy restores a sense of scale while defining functional zones efficiently.

These zones include an entry foyer, living room, kitchen, bedroom, storage area, and bathrooms. The introduction of these wall “objects,” each with a contemporary formal language, creates a compelling counterpoint to the existing texture of the historic fabric. Operating at a scale between interior architecture and furniture, the partial-height walls establish a clear height datum that sets the historic surroundings apart from the crisp lines of the new intervention.

In particular, the round wall encloses the dining area around a circular table, adding a sense of crisp softness to the interior while maintaining openness and highlighting the contrast between the historic building elements and the modern renovation.